Can't understand why things aren't working? Maybe it's you
We all have blind spots. But as a leader, lack of self-awareness can have significant negative impacts on your organisation.
If you fail to understand your strengths and weaknesses, you may struggle to communicate effectively, make values-based decisions, and build transparent, collaborative teams… and be mystified as to why things aren’t working.
This can lead to a toxic work culture, low employee engagement, high turnover, and poor profitability. Additionally, without self-awareness about your responses to challenge and the unexpected, you may struggle to adapt to changing market conditions or effectively manage crises, which can further impact your organisation's bottom line.
So, it's crucial to prioritise self-awareness.
Seek feedback, practice mindfulness, and strive to understand how your behaviour impacts those around you. By doing so, you can improve your leadership performance and create a positive, productive work environment for your team and organisation.
Remember, self-awareness isn't a squishy, nice-to-have attribute for leaders; it's a critical component of organisational success.
Until next week,
Take care of yourself and others,
Madeleine
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